Gas prices surge nationwide — these states still have the cheapest fuel | ChicagoNOW
Gas prices are rising rapidly across the U.S., with the national average nearing $5 per gallon and only a small number of states still below $4.
Gas prices are rising rapidly across the U.S., with the national average nearing $5 per gallon and only a small number of states still below $4.
Chicago weather: Cool, cloudy day with frost risk tonight
Cool and cloudy conditions with frost tonight give way to late-week rain chances
Cool and cloudy conditions with frost tonight give way to late-week rain chances
Chicago Loop office tower poised to sell at steep discount as market shifts | ChicagoNOW
Office vacancy and shifting work trends continue to weigh on property values in the Chicago Loop, where some buildings are selling for a fraction of prior prices.
Office vacancy and shifting work trends continue to weigh on property values in the Chicago Loop, where some buildings are selling for a fraction of prior prices.
Chicago crime: Man shot, killed in NW Side drive-by, police say
A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on the city’s Northwest Side on Sunday morning.
A man was shot and killed in a drive-by shooting on the city’s Northwest Side on Sunday morning.
School phone bans have little impact on academics or behavior, new study finds
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
The largest study to date on school cell phone bans is showing mixed outcomes. Here's what the researchers found.
AI-powered phishing scams are getting harder to spot – here’s what to know | ChicagoNOW
Phishing and spoofing scams are rising rapidly, with experts warning that AI tools are making fraudulent messages more personalized and harder to detect.
Phishing and spoofing scams are rising rapidly, with experts warning that AI tools are making fraudulent messages more personalized and harder to detect.
Arkansas family finds homeless man living in basement after noticing missing items
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
An Arkansas family discovered a homeless man had been secretly living in their basement after noticing odd signs like missing shoes, moved furniture and disappearing food.
NASA reveals never-before-seen Artemis II photos – take a look | ChicagoNOWo
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
NASA has released thousands of new images captured during the Artemis II mission.
FAA employee accused of emailing death threat to Trump
Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.
Authorities said the Federal Aviation Administration worker sent a message threatening President Donald Trump from his personal email account in April, a few months after investigators questioned him about online searches he made on his computer at the FAA.
Ask.com shuts down after nearly 30 years | ChicagoNOW
Ask.com once known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down its search business after nearly three decades as its parent company shifts focus.
Ask.com once known as Ask Jeeves, has shut down its search business after nearly three decades as its parent company shifts focus.
Leo Catholic High School principal earns Golden Apple Award for leadership | ChicagoNOW
Shaka Rawls, principal of Leo Catholic High School, was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
Shaka Rawls, principal of Leo Catholic High School, was surprised with the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Leadership.
One of the world’s largest cities is sinking – what we know | ChicagoNOW
This city is sinking by as much as 9 to 10 inches per year. Some areas have even dropped more than 100 feet.
This city is sinking by as much as 9 to 10 inches per year. Some areas have even dropped more than 100 feet.
Chicago-area college supports teachers of color during National Teachers Week
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
It's National Teachers Week, and one suburban community college is celebrating its young teachers of color.
Explosion sparks massive apartment fire in Des Plaines, multiple injured
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Investigators are working to determine the cause of a powerful overnight explosion and fire that tore through a Des Plaines apartment building, injuring several residents and displacing families.
Susan Smith eligible for parole again after being denied release for drowning her 2 sons in 1994
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
South Carolina killer mom Susan Smith is back up for parole once again after she was convicted of drowning her two young children.
How MetroSquash is changing lives with help from Greater Chicago Food Depository
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
MetroSquash is doing more than teaching a sport. It is helping change lives. The Woodlawn-based program helps Chicago students succeed both on and off the court, combining squash training with academic support that continues through college. With support from the Greater Chicago Food Depository, students also receive meals that help fuel their success. This visit is part of FOX 32 Cares’ effort to raise $15,000, enough to provide 45,000 meals for kids this summer.
Tickets now available for Obama Presidential Center as volunteer push begins
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
The Obama Foundation shares details on museum experiences, opening plans, and a new ambassador program inviting the public to get involved ahead of the center’s debut.
CNN founder Ted Turner dies at 87
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
Media mogul and CNN founder Ted Turner has died at the age of 87, according to Turner Enterprises.
Suburban Chicago man charged with having, sharing child sexual abuse material
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man is facing serious felony charges tied to child sexual abuse material.
Prosecutors say a suburban Chicago man is facing serious felony charges tied to child sexual abuse material.
Florida woman charged after disturbing video shows dog being thrown and kicked: HCSO
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.
The Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office released disturbing footage of a dog being thrown twice and kicked on Thursday.